1 12 月, 2022

The Legacy of Ottomans returns to India with its 4th edition of India International Furniture Fair (IIFF)

Organised by EFEEXIM, and Managed by Trescon, Supported by Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT), and Association Partners KreateCube & New Timber Market Dealers Association (Regd.), the 4th edition of the India International Furniture Fair (IIFF) will pave the way for global brands into the Indian market. The three-day exclusive furniture exhibition will take place on 2nd, 3rd & 4th December 2022, at the International Expo Centre in Noida. Delhi, Dec 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - India's biggest & most-exclusive furniture fair will see Inegöl Furniture Manufacturers Association along with the cream of the Turkish furniture manufacturing industry, coming together with their Indian counterparts to set footprints into the burgeoning Indian furniture market.The three-day fair taking place from 2nd, 3rd & 4th December 2022, at the International Expo Centre, Noida, will be open for all visitors for free from 9 AM to 6 PM on all three days. IIFF is an excellent platform for facilitating Turkey-India trade relations and it can play an important role in introducing Turkey's furniture expertise to the Indian market.At IIFF, Mr.Osman Aybil Chairman of Inegol Furniture Manufacturer Association, talked at length about the uniqueness of Turkish furniture's,"Inegöl has two million square meters production area with the highest production technology, 20 thousand specialist persons and more than 2 thousand producer companies in the furniture sector. Inegöl has the capacity to meet about 40 percent of Turkey's furniture exports and it exports to 150 countries."Mr. Oguz Gurdamar, Chairman of Efeexim Fze said, "The designs of the Ottoman Empire had a great influence on the Western world. In the 17th century, Western designers began to use Turkish inspiration in their work. In the 18th century, Europe experienced a craze for all things Turkish. The most well-known Turkish style furniture was the Ottoman which was used in various homes and palaces across Europe. Many Westerners were fascinated by the intricate designs and craftsmanship of Turkish furniture. Today, Turkish furniture is still very popular in the West. What sets us apart from our competitors in Europe and the world is that we make furniture at half the cost without compromising on our very high standards of quality. We see a great potential in India, a fastest-growing major economy, surpassing China in the next 10 years, and IIFF is the platform which will herald our entry into the Indian market."IIFF is the most-coveted and recognized furniture show in the country with an estimated 5,000+ pre-approvedphysical buyers expected. Especially for Indian furniture & interior businesses, it is an exclusive opportunity to explore over 50+ brands that meet international standards under one roof. People can also discover newly launched products and innovations in the furniture sector, and get industry previews from market leaders and subject matter experts. All of this makes IIFF an ideal place to explore potential business opportunities and collaborations. India's furniture industry, the 14th largest market in the world, is primarily driven by the tourism, hospitality and corporate sectors. The rise of hotels, shops, offices, co-working spaces and e-marketplaces continues to fuel domestic demand for furniture. The Indian furniture market was worth $17.77 billion in 2020, will surpass $27 billion by 2022 and grow to$37.72 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a double-digit CAGR of 13.37% from 2020 to 2026 is projected to grow. "In the modern scenario, the finest approach to invent something is to combine skill with technology. It has been a boon for the constantly changing demands of the average consumer and has been well understood by the emerging furniture businesses. The world of furniture will always be timeless, regardless of era. The furniture industry has been fusing traditional style in innovative ways that are more functional. This has been the most significant factor to indulge different classes of people together," Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon Global. Visitor's Profile: ImportersMarketing ManagersInterior DesignersWholesalersRetail Chain StoresPromotional ManagersE-RetailersRetailersInstitutional BuyersDistributorsTradersBulk BuyersProprietorsGeneral AudienceProduct Categories showcased at IIFF:FurnitureCarpetUpholstery FabricsCurtainLightingSome of the biggest furniture manufacturers, dealers, importers, exporters, and architects from Turkey & India will grace the IIFF arena. They include:Messoniİpek Mobilyaİpar Dış Ticaret Ltd ŞtiHeritage IndiaÇorapçılar MobilyaKapan Furniture & AccesoriesNeed DesignArredaEleganciaTurkish FurnitureTugra HaliWeaversLals Impex Pvt. Ltd.Space EdgeStudio SvelteH M I ManufacturingRielto LifestyleBadshah MarketingSai Furniture ArtMBM India Pvt. Ltd.ShowdekoErsaModis Sofa Mobilya SanVe Tic L.t.d. S.t.iYatas Group Enza HomeTorun Kardeşler Mobilya Ltd.ştiModelin FurnitureAracikanPremier Furnishing CompanyHubble SpaceLiv ConceptGümüşevTemizsoy MobilyaFermina FurnitureHadra Avangard MobilyaŞehbal Mobilyaİpek Home ConceptTwins LifeWossew Premium SofaEzza MobilyaModuseRapidoArchitecture & Interior PanormaNew Timber Market Dealers AssociationSurfaces Reporter MagazineKreatecubeHome City InteriorsElan WoodSKF DecorHome IndiaOsin EnterprisesAbout Trescon: Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm specialised in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, road shows, expos, investor connect and consulting services. For more information visit: https://iiffglobal.com/For further details about the announcement, please contact: Nupur Aswani, Head - Media, PR, and Corporate Communications, Tresconmedia@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 9 月, 2022

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair and Salon de TE open

HONG KONG, Sep 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, opened with more than 200 exhibitors taking part. Running under the HKTDC's brand-new EXHIBITION+ model, which brings together online and offline editions, the physical fairs take place from 7 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the online exhibition runs until 18 September. The new model offers an effective business platform that overcomes geographical boundaries and time restrictions for global watch and clock traders.Richard Leung, Co-Chairman, Fair Organising Committee of HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2022; Gary Lau, President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited; Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government; Enders Lam, Chairman, HKTDC Watches & Clocks Advisory Committee; and Daniel Tsai, Co-chairman, Fair Organising Committee of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2022 (front R, from L)Sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 12th consecutive year, the World Brand Piazza at Salon de TE presents 12 top-tier international brandsA series of public events such as watch parades are being held during the fairs, with models showcasing a variety of eye-catching timepiecesOpen to trade visitors as well as the general public, the five-day physical fairs offer visitors a chance to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of watchmaking and enable them to shop for quality timepieces with special offers. Asia's fashion spotlight CENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently at the HKCEC from 9 to 11 September, bringing together collections from a huge range of fashion brands and designers from around the world, creating synergies and enabling cross-industry business opportunities.Magnificent watch collections showcased at World Brand PiazzaSalon de TE features a series of world-renowned brands and high-end collections at various thematic zones including World Brand Piazza, Craft Treasure, Chic & Trendy and Renaissance Moment. Sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 12th consecutive year, World Brand Piazza will present 12 acclaimed international brands, including Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, Corum, CVSTOS, Franck Muller, Glashutte Original, Hublot, Jacob & Co, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget and Sarcar Geneve.Other top-tier timepieces being showcased at the twin watch fairs include:The rare and the radiant- Presented by The Ballerina Watch Company Limited, Fouette Ballerina Watch is a wristwatch recognised by its iconic design that features a 360-degree-turning, three-dimensional handcrafted ballerina dancing on a shiny natural mother of pearl dial. Eighty-eight pieces of cubic zirconia surround the sterling silver ballerina, sparkling beneath a dome-shaped lens. The unique design stands out from the crowd. (Booth: 1D-A02)- Mira Watch International Limited introduces Swiss-made brand Coinwatch and its women's watch, which features a Swiss quartz movement, coupled with a mother of pearl dial set with 12 diamonds, creating a precious and delicate timepiece. (Booth: 1D-A19)Classic and timeless masterpieces- Temporis, as featured by Free Town Watch Products Limited, proudly presents the Nature Collection that has simplicity and a minimalistic design at its core. The slim and slightly curved round case with a Roman index inscription fits the wrist ergonomically and with a great sense of aesthetics. The dial features four Swarovski crystals that highlight the watch's purity and charm. (Booth: 1D-A23)- Presented by Action Wise International Limited, POPOLO's Retrovoga Aqua, a 40mm stainless steel watch with a Japanese MIYOTA automatic movement, features Super-LumiNova on the watch's face, along with a ruby-hued transparent case back and genuine leather strap, demonstrating easy elegance and style. (Booth: 1E-A25)Trendy and stylish must-haves- Introduced by Splendid Star Holdings Limited, the ZTAGE EH Worldtimer wristwatch has a northern hemisphere graphic in the centre as part of a double-layered structure featuring Super-LumiNova. The refined multi-dimensional layer of the northern hemisphere shines brightly at night, highlighting the dazzling creativity of the watchmaker. (Booth: 1E-A14)- Modern Concept Watch Limited presents the Zorbello T1 series that draws its inspiration from car racing and stands out through its "light up the darkness" theme. The series is an artistic expression of vitality. (Booth: 1D-A16)When functionality and craftmanship combine- The Swiss-made Roamer Searock collection by Chung Nam Watch Co Ltd exhibits a minimalist design along with discreet elegance. The combination of steel and scratch-resistant Tungstein gives the Searock a shiny and durable look that is also water-resistant. (Booth: 1E-C28)- Trendy Power Group Limited presents the M.B.K M1009G-1 series that brings together sapphire crystals with a stainless-steel case and strap, featuring an eye-catching design with a modern twist. (Booth: 1E-C19)The Watch & Clock Fair also exhibits a broad range of products including complete watches, clocks, parts and components, packaging goods and more, as well as trade services.Fun events, lucky draws, shopping offers and moreA broad array of public activities is being organised during the fairs ranging from watch parades and the "Fashion X Watch" parade to product launches, with the participation of local celebrities such as So Wa-wai, the track-and-field athlete who won six Paralympic gold medals, Hong Kong fencing athlete Cheung Siu-lun, and celebrity artistes Adam Pak and William Hu. Lucky draws will be held during the fairs with prizes including a wristwatch valued at HK$24,000, fashionable accessories, dining coupons and more.Visitors can also take part in Smart Bidding to bid for watches starting at 10% of the original price, including bidding for the Alhambra Yellow watch from HK$3,000 (original price: HK$27,200) and for the ANPASSA Duke Tourbillon from HK$2,000 (original price: HK$17,280). Visitors can download electronic coupons to enjoy special offers such as 70% discounts and a reduction of HK$1,000 when shopping for specified products. What's more, in partnership with live shopping platform LoopLive, key opinion leaders (KOLs) are engaged to conduct livestreaming shows to introduce selected watches before and during the fairs, boosting the promotion of exhibitors through an online-to-offline (O2O) model. After placing orders online, visitors can pick up their purchases at the fairs and enjoy free admission.In addition, a workshop will be co-hosted by Quinn Lai, a post-80s entrepreneur who created his own watch brand Eoniq and the DIY Watch Club, on 10 September, teaching participants how to make their own mechanical watches.To identify watch design talents and promote creativity, the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd co-organised the 39th Hong Kong Watch and Clock Design Competition. The creations of all the winners and finalists, both from the Open Group and the Student Group, are on display at the fairs. Visitors can vote for the "Most Popular Award" on the spot.The two fairs also showcase works created by young designers under the theme of "Future Timepiece", in a bid to promote collaborations between local young designers and watch manufacturers, and to further explore the youth market. This brand-new project has been launched by the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, supported by the HKTDC, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd and the Hong Kong Design Institute, and is funded by the "Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund" of the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.Industry insiders reveal insights on market trends and prospectsIndustry participants are also invited to join a number of seminars and forums that will bring them up to date on the latest market trends and prospects. The "Cross-Border eCommerce: How to Win in Southeast Asia" talk on 9 September will feature Chois Choi, Strategy Consultant, Source Network Media Group Limited, who will look at how cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia has created unprecedented business growth through short video platforms, and how this trend can help the watch industry increase brand popularity and boost sales.The Hong Kong International Watch Forum was broadcast online on 5 September, featuring sharing by representatives of watch associations from across the globe on the most up-to-date trade data and market trends. Industry participants can watch a replay of the forum through the fair websites. The annual Asian Watch Conference will be held tomorrow (8 September) under the theme "Watches Beyond - Transformation and Reinvention". Experts including Anna Dai, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, and Ho Zi-yong, Co-head of Sales, International Specialist at Phillips, have been invited to discuss a range of issues, including the latest development trends and prospects in the watch market, and the business opportunities and challenges resulting from transactions of watches in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).EXHIBITION+ accelerates online business dealsEXHIBITION+ comprises four key exhibition elements, including HKTDC-organised physical fairs, the smart business-matching platform Click2Match, online-to-offline seminars under the Intelligence Hub, and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform, to provide round-the-clock services that boost the flexibility and effectiveness of business promotion for SMEs and offer benefits such as extended fair periods, expanded platforms and enhanced opportunities. EXHIBITION+ extends face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online smart business-matching platform to help enterprises connect with business partners proactively. The HKTDC's 50 global offices will actively recruit international buyers to meet with exhibitors through video conferences.Websites- Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com- Salon de TE: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/te- HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc- Electronic coupon download: https://bit.ly/3PPLUOM- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3REQX5QAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.orgClementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

3 9 月, 2022

The Growhub Innovations Company Announces Joint Project with Koufuku Group to Explore Asean Market Penetration

SINGAPORE, Sep 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, and KOUFUKU GROUP, a Japanese food company with over 50 years of history, have signed an MoU partnership for a joint project on market penetration using The GrowHub's proprietary Web3 technology.This partnership will further enhance Japan's food traceability for Japanese consumers by enabling access to blockchain-driven technology solutions. The GrowHub's Web3 technology provides food manufacturers with an evidence-based understanding of the conditions necessary for market penetration of their products in the ASEAN market. In addition, GrowHub can also help food companies meet market penetration requirements.Dr. Daiki Nakaoka, the Country Head of GrowHub Japan, said, "The ASEAN market, which is expected to grow significantly, is attractive to many food manufacturers. However, the question and challenge of whether and how to gain acceptance of their products in that market is always a hurdle that is not low for food manufacturers to expand. This project would be one example that GrowHub's unique Web3 technology demonstrates it can answer such questions to the food manufacturers and help them solve such challenges.To ensure safety, provenance and traceability, GrowHub uses a proprietary blockchain-enabled technology platform that provides rich data-driven insights to agrifood producers and third-party solution providers by allowing partners to integrate directly into an existing system through GrowHub APIs. The information recorded on the blockchain is secure and non-reversible giving true transparency to the ecosystem.About The GrowHub Innovations CompanyThe GrowHub Innovations Company ( www.thegrowhub.co ) is Asia Pacific's only Web 3-enabled technology plug-and-play ecosystem builder focusing on food traceability and carbon credits. The GrowHub has strong and exclusive relations with the government bodies in Western Australia and Singapore - Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) and PEEL Development, Shire of Murray. Currently in eight markets across Australia and Asia Pacific, The GrowHub offers access to trusted premium products at affordable rates through the development of new agri-food and blockchain technologies emerging from our innovation centre at FIPWA. With the capital, network and expertise, we use technology to improve the experience of "farm-to-fork". From crunching data to enable producers to improve yields, to leveraging statistics to enable better transportation of produce, to the information on the quality of food you pay for at the table, our blockchain technology allows for full food traceability across the supply chain - so that you can trust in the food you eat.About KOUFUKU GROUPKOUFUKU GROUP was founded in 1968 as a rice shop and has been supporting food, beauty, and health in Japan for more than 50 years. Amidst growing social awareness of food safety and security, we have been aiming to create new value as a manufacturer that consistently provides delicious and safe food products, supports consumers' eating habits, and maximizes the any further potential of food products. Furthermore, we also engages in businesses that focus on the happiness and future of people by developing high-quality health and beauty products and researching biomass for the beauty and health as well as the creation of a sustainable society. Under the corporate identity of "Science Materials and Create Happiness," our business activities aim to realize a sustainable society, an extension of healthy life expectancy, a beautiful and glowing lifestyle, a safe and renewable food distribution, and carbon neutrality by the year 2030. To find out more about GrowHub please visit: https://thegrowhub.co/For Media Enquires, Please Contact:PRecious Communications for GrowHub growhub@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

25 1 月, 2022

Heartland and Ravago Develop Products to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Plastic

Detroit, Michigan, Jan 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Heartland and Ravago Americas have executed a joint development agreement to create the next generation of plastic resins. This collaboration aims to drive material innovation for companies that buy large volumes of plastic. Heartland's hemp additives will help these manufacturers reduce the cost, weight, and carbon footprint of the raw materials they rely on every day.Ravago is one of the world's largest plastic recyclers, compounders, and distributors. Ravago and its subsidiaries service over 50,000 customers globally across 325 facilities in 55 countries. Annually, they supply over 6.6 million MT of polymer and rubber. Heartland is building America's first reliable industrial hemp supply chain to provide additives for manufacturers that use plastics.By leveraging carbon-negative and renewable plastic additives like industrial hemp, Ravago can offer composite products that are stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable. Not only will these plastics have enhanced thermal and acoustic properties, but Heartland's hemp additives help prolong the life of Ravago's materials that use recycled content.Heartland's engineered hemp additives reduce the carbon footprint of virgin plastics by as much as 44%. Heartland is also focused on verifying the impact of hemp-filled recycled plastics versus traditional virgin plastics that are typically compounded with mineral fillers like talc and calcium carbonate.Heartland has worked alongside Ravago to engineer their hemp materials as renewable additives for plastics. Ravago's R&D team has guided Heartland in engineering products that do not require additional retooling costs for plastic compounders and molders.After the 2022 farming cycle, Heartland estimates that they will be able to process over 100,000,000 pounds of hemp additives that will be available for plastic compounding. Ravago and Heartland will continue to research and develop products to serve automotive, packaging, building materials, and other markets.About Ravago:The Ravago group represents over 6.6 million metric tons of annual polymer sales serving more than 50,000 active customers through 325+ locations across more than 55+ countries worldwide. Ravago's production competence consists of 45+ manufacturing facilities (recycling and compounding plants; production plants for the building sector; and plants and laboratories for its Chemicals business). This all would not have been possible without the help of its 8,000 employees. For more information, visit https://www.ravago.com.About Heartland:Heartland is a biotech company that engineers hemp fibers as additives for plastics. Their team is building America's first reliable industrial hemp supply chain to provide additives for manufacturers that use plastic resins. As an industrial hemp material processor, they work with farmers and manufacturers to ensure the product consistency of bio-based additives that can be used across raw material supply chains. Heartland's products help companies manufacture with stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable materials. For more information, visit https://www.heartland.io.Media Contacts:John Ely, CMOHeartland Industriesjohn.ely@heartland.ioorAshton MaxfieldMaster Plan Communicationsashton@masterplancommunications.com949.289.6493Source: Plato Data Intelligence Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 11 月, 2021

Ogier, Ingrassia and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Crowned 2021 Champions

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has acheived a magnificent championship treble* at the iconic Monza circuit, clinching the manufacturers' title with a one-two finish at the final round as Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia claimed their eighth drivers' and co-drivers' crowns in style with victory.Ogier and Ingrassia went up against their team-mates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin in the final-round showdown at Monza and the two crews engaged in an epic battle for victory throughout the weekend, swapping the lead between them six times. They came into the final day of three tricky stages around Monza separated by just half a second - and then set identical times on the morning's opening test. A stall for Evans in the penultimate stage ultimately decided the rally victory in the favour of Ogier, who knew a podium finish would be enough to secure the title.The win was the fifth of the season for Ogier and Ingrassia after victories in Monte Carlo, Croatia, Sardinia and Kenya. It was their 54th WRC win together in what was the final event of their full-time careers: Ogier will contest a part-time schedule with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in 2022 while Ingrassia steps out of the co-driver's seat after a highly-successful career.Evans and Martin secured the fifth Toyota one-two of the season, and finish runner-up in the championship for the second year in a row after victories in Portugal and Finland.Alongside their team-mates, Kalle Rovanpera and his co-driver Jonne Halttunen were key to the manufacturers' championship success after claiming their first career victories in Estonia and Greece this year. At the final round they were exemplary team players, focusing on a clean finish in ninth overall to ensure the manufacturers' title was secured.This is the fifth time Toyota has won the manufacturers' championship - putting it joint third on the all-time list of titles - and the second since it returned to the sport in 2017 with the Yaris WRC. This was the 26th and final victory achieved by the car in the final event of the World Rally Car era before hybrid-powered Rally1 cars are introduced in 2022.TGR WRC Challenge Program driver Takamoto Katsuta finished seventh overall with co-driver Aaron Johnston, overcoming contact in the penultimate test to set the second-fastest time in the rally-ending Power Stage after a superb job by the team's mechanics to repair his car in just a 15-minute service.Quotes:Akio Toyoda (Team Founder)"Throughout the season, there was always at least one of our crews on the podium - including Takamoto. Thanks to them, I was able to watch all the events being thrilled expecting that somebody from our team would win. Then in this final event, Seb and Julien, who were targeting their eighth title, and Elfyn and Scott, who still had a chance to win their first, had the ultimate battle until the very end. As a big rally fan, I felt so excited watching them. "Our Yaris WRCs are running in such an exciting situation at the highest level of competition..." It was like a dream for us at Toyota. I would like to thank both crews from the heart for making us feel like that.Seb and Julien, congratulations! I truly respect you for driving to the maximum until the end. To be eight-time champions is a great record, and we are all proud that two out of those eight were with Toyota. Thank you so much. To secure the manufacturers' title and have Seb and Elfyn freely fight at the same time: all team members tackled this final event together to achieve both. Kalle's driving throughout the event showed it well. Kalle, Jonne, thank you very much for what you have done for the team.It's thanks to Jari-Matti that the team was able to smile. Jari-Matti, who was also a driver, is a leader who always puts drivers first. I think all the drivers were able to finish the season with smiles because all the judgements were made from a driver's point of view. He hates to lose. He does as much as I do, or maybe more than I do. I believe his judgements based on this "hate-to-lose" mindset made the team strong.There was one more way in which Jari-Matti surprised me. That was his thorough communication with the team members. Through a video taken by the team, I saw him giving morning greetings one-by-one at the early morning service park. All 200 members across Finland, Estonia, Germany and Japan were closely united because we had him. I really appreciate him for realising the 'driver-driven team' and 'family-like yet professional team' which we had been aiming for.This team kept making the Yaris WRC stronger since 2017. What I asked for at the first rally in 2017 was to make the Yaris WRC the strongest at the end of the season. The Yaris WRC has run 59 events in these five years, and we learned a lot from the events we won and we lost. The team did make the last Yaris WRC the strongest ever. I'm really happy for that.Our car will be totally new under new regulations next year and the development is reaching its climax. The team is extremely busy and I'm grateful to everybody and their families who support them. We will prepare an ever-stronger Yaris and make our fans even more excited from next season onward. I hope the fans will look forward to our new car and new challenges and I appreciate your continuous support for TGR WRT."Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal)"We have been working so hard to claim the manufacturers' championship and the drivers' and co-drivers' championships all at the same time. I am so grateful for the team: We have such a fantastic team with great people and the best drivers in the championship. I'm really proud of all the team members and the crews. What Seb and Julien have achieved in their careers is incredible. Elfyn and Scott did fantastically well to make it an exciting battle, and a huge thank you to Kalle and Jonne for the role they played as well. In 2018 I won the manufacturers' title as a driver, and to do it again now as a team principal is a unique moment. This is also a brilliant way to finish this era with these cars, and to have won nine rallies this year is amazing."Sebastien Ogier (Driver car 1)"It's so hard to describe these kind of emotions. Somehow you feel empty because it's been such an exhausting season like always, where you need to put so much into it to win the championship. But we do it for moments like this. A big thanks to all the team members: Without them we are nothing and today we are all world champions, so let's celebrate this. It's pretty remarkable what Toyota has achieved, and the team deserves it because they've put a lot of effort into it. The emotion is even stronger knowing it's the end of my journey with Julien. We could never have dreamed of a better way for it to end it. We knew we still had a lot to do this weekend and that it was not over yet. We didn't have to beat Elfyn, but we couldn't afford to relax and then drop positions, and to win in the end is just perfect."Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33)"Of course it's mixed feelings for us today. Naturally you always want more. We knew the drivers' title would be difficult but we wanted to try and win the rally. In the end we didn't quite get it but congratulations to Seb and Julien on another fantastic title and also on a fantastic career together. I want to thank everybody in the team, they've been working so hard, giving us fantastic equipment but also a fantastic atmosphere to work in. It's also a very fond farewell to the Toyota Yaris WRC, it's been a joy to drive."Kalle Rovanpera (Driver car 69)"It feels really good to help the team secure the manufacturers' championship. It was a really nice season for us, and getting the teams' title also feels really good for us because we were able to bring good points in many rallies. It's a big thing for the team and it feels really nice to be a part of it. It was not so easy to do the job we did this weekend, but it was important that we did it and this feeling makes it worth it. The team has been working really hard, so big congratulations and thank you to them. It's been a great year with an amazing car and I think we really showed how strong our team is."For the latest results please visit www.wrc.com.* Subject to the official publication of the results by the FIA Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

29 10 月, 2020

TANAKA Receives 2020 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan

TOKYO, Oct 29, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has received the 2020 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, (CMAJ). The award was in recognition of the company's joint development of a hydrophobic precious metal catalyst in collaboration with the National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (Headquarters: Chiba-shi, Chiba; President: Toshio Hirano; QST). Hitoshi Kubo, from TANAKA, and Yasunori Iwai, from QST, received the award and gave an acceptance speech at the 2020 CMAJ award ceremony, held online on October 14.Hydrophobic precious metal catalystHydrophobic precious metal catalyst floating on waterExamples of Hydrophobic Precious Metal Catalyst ProductsThe hydrophobic precious metal catalyst for which the Technology Award was received was developed through a collaboration between TANAKA and QST. It was developed as an ambient-temperature hydrogen oxidation technology for ITER and other nuclear fusion facilities. With its hydrophobicity enabling the catalytic reaction to be maintained even at ambient temperatures, it is used for hydrogen oxidation reactions. With conventional catalysts, moisture in the reaction gas and water vapor generated during reactions cover the catalyst surface and stop the catalytic reaction, so they must be heated to prevent the water vapor coating from occurring. Also, normal catalysts use plastic as the carrier, which makes them heat sensitive, causing combustion to occur as the temperature of the catalyst increases through the reaction.This newly developed catalyst employs an inorganic material, which has better resistance to heat and radiation than plastic, as its underlying carrier. The carrier has a hydrophobic group attached (a substance that is difficult to mix with water), which creates a uniform hydrophobic surface to the carrier to improve its hydrophobic and heat-resistant properties. According to internal testing at TANAKA, a precious metal catalyst consisting of this carrier coated with platinum can maintain hydrophobicity for 24 hours at a temperature of 450 degrees C.This catalyst can be used for oxidation reactions of hydrogen and combustible gases, in nuclear fusion facilities and elsewhere, without the need for heaters and other equipment. It also enables reactions in outdoor environments without access to an electric power source or in disaster-affected areas during power failures. Because of the hydrophobic properties of this catalyst, it has potential applications in safety equipment to prevent explosions and other accidents. It is particularly promising for use in infrastructure development for the hydrogen energy society.[2020 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan]- Category: Technology Award- Recipients:-- Hitoshi Kubo, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.-- Yasunori Iwai, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology- Recognition: Development of a hydrophobic precious metal catalystNotesCatalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, was founded to promote the sound development of Japan's catalyst industry, including companies manufacturing catalysts, producing catalyst-related materials, and dealing with catalyst products. It is Japan's leading catalyst industry association, with participation by major catalyst manufacturers. The association's award system recognizes excellence in advanced catalyst-related technologies and technologies that have made a significant contribution to the catalyst industry each year through Technology Awards, Distinguished Service Awards, and Special Awards.ITER is an immense international project that aims to create mankind's first experimental fusion reactor for demonstrating the scientific and technological feasibility of nuclear fusion energy for peaceful purposes. The seven ITER Members - Japan, Europe, the United States, Russia, Korea, China, and India - aim to begin the operation of the reactor by 2025.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,393 (as of March 31, 2020)Sales: JPY 992,679,879,000 (FY2019)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import, and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and TechnologyHeadquarters: 4-9-1, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8555, JapanPresident: Hirano ToshioEstablished: 2016Employees: 1,301 full-time staff (as of September 1, 2020)Business activities: Cancer therapy with charged particles, radiation effects on human bodies, medical applications of radiation, radiation protection and radiation emergency medicine, material science with quantum beams, development of life science with quantum beams, quantum science with high power lasers, nuclear fusion as the ultimate energy source for mankind centered around international collaborations such as the ITER Project and the Broader Approach (BA) Activities.URL: https://www.qst.go.jp/site/qst-english/Press release in PDF: http://www.acnnewswire.com/clientreports/598/20201029_EN.pdfPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. 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